I've been teaching both in person and online workshops for almost twenty years now. You can find out more about my classes by scrolling down along the right hand side of my blog. I strive to make classes accessible to everyone (both beginner to advanced).

I love teaching and truly believe that deep down inside everyone is an artist, capable of creating something. There is power and knowledge in the act of creating something with your own hands, made from your own heart and head.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

Create a
uniquely stitched tape covered, content filled journal using my favorite
cardstock, paper ephemera, a plethora of deco tape, needle and thread. I
quickly fell in love with this journal and carried it with me
everywhere last summer as it is small enough for every day, on the go
use. I loved how I could slip it in a Ziploc bag with a glue stick, some
collage ephemera and a handful of pens. I worked on it every day,
everywhere. You will learn how to blend and layer colorful ephemera and
that leaving a little white space is good! This journal is definitely
one of my most favorite books that I have ever worked in. I loved
learning how to work with the open spaces on the pages, using pens,
stencils, stickers and more. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned
with you! I guarantee you will love this journal as much as I did!

Let’s put the journal back in art
journaling. This is a collage class but it’s also about how to write,
where to write and what to write. Pretty pictures are nice to create but
let’s put some meaning and written words onto our journal pages. This
class is designed to nurture and encourage you in the art of art
journaling. I guarantee that there will be plenty of collage AND written
prompts! You will walk out with several completed pages and your head
will be brimming full of new ideas and possibilities!

Supply list:
journal (or the instructor will have paper for you to work on),
scissors, small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder,
cork back metal ruler, roll
of waxed paper, roll of paper towels, permanent black inkpad, container
to hold water, 1" brushes to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a
few of your favorite glue sticks

Little Love Notes: Triptych Book Revised and Revisited I've
revised and revisited different formats of my extremely popular
Triptych Book class since I first taught it at Artfest in 2001. This has
to be my most favorite version of the book.

You
will create a book where the pages swing out door-like. Explore using a
variety of different mediums and materials as you work your way through
the pages. Learn a variety of new and unique methods in self expression
as you work in your book.

This
book has pushed me to think and step outside of my box. I will be
pushing you in the same way in class (and you will love it!) Be

prepared to step out of your comfort zone and have a heck of a good time doing so.

Supply list: Scissors,
small selection of favorite collage ephemera, bone folder, cork back
metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll of paper towels OR an old rag,
permanent black inkpad, 1" brush to glue (I like chip or bristle
brushes), a few of your favorite glue sticks, an old catalog or magazine
to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

It's been said that "the eyes are the
windows of your soul." Your art journal is a window to your thoughts,
dreams and passions.

In this four hour workshop we will be
focusing on creating a unique, collaged book with a variety of different
sized and appropriately placed windows. Learn how to tell your own
story as you explore a myriad of collage and journaling techniques. Be
prepared for lots of layering and self expression in this workshop! I
loved working in this book and so will you!

Supply list: X-acto knife and cutting mat, Scissors,
small selection of favorite collage
ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll
of
paper towels OR an old rag, permanent black inkpad, 1" brush
to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue
sticks, an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use
all of your waxed paper for this.)

Fri 31stStampin from the Heart L.A. SPECIAL 2 DAY CLASS MAY 31 AND Sat JUNE 1ST Becoming:
The Art of Visual Dialogue (a special two day class)

Becoming: The Art of Visual Dialogue (a special two day class)

I am extremely excited about this
workshop. My mind is brimming over with ideas, tips, tricks and
techniques that I am eager to share with you.

In this rare two day class we will be working in an extremely unique way. If you are looking to push yourself as an artist, this is the class that you want to take. If you want to step outside of your comfort zone and explore new ideas and methods of working, thisis the book for you.

We will start by working LARGE exploring
a variety of techniques. As you work, you will learn how to push aside
your inner critic as you create rich layers of texture, color and self
expression. We'll step back and create a portfolio journal from scratch
that will bind and hold not only your pages but other possibilities as
well!

Now we dive back onto the pages we
started earlier to create fresh, new pages. Learn how to develop a keen
eye at how you look and see your work as well as the work of others.
We'll be exploring a myriad of journal and collage tips, tricks,
techniques and ideas; fixing so called mistakes; learning how to "see"
by pulling out colors, shapes and patterns and learning how to create
visually stunning, deeply rich personal pages.

This truly is unlike any other class
that I have ever offered. You will be learning process as you create
your own unique product (a visual journal!) Learn how to dialogue in your journal and how to make your pages work for you.

Supply list: Scissors,
small selection of favorite collage
ephemera, bone folder, cork back metal ruler, roll of waxed paper, roll
of
paper towels OR an old rag, permanent black inkpad, 1" brush
to glue (I like chip or bristle brushes), a few of your favorite glue
sticks, an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use
all of your waxed paper for this.)